How To Fix ML001 - Definition of subcriteria allowed in numeric form only

ML001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ML - Purchasing: Supplier Evaluation

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Definition of subcriteria allowed in numeric form only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ML001 - Definition of subcriteria allowed in numeric form only ?

  The SAP error message ML001, which states "Definition of subcriteria allowed in numeric form only," typically occurs in the context of Material Ledger (ML) or when dealing with valuation methods in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with how subcriteria are defined in the system, particularly that they must be numeric.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Non-numeric Input: The most common cause of this error is that a subcriteria has been defined using non-numeric characters or formats. For example, if you are trying to define a subcriteria for a material valuation and you input letters or special characters instead of numbers, this error will be triggered.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings related to Material Ledger or valuation methods, where the system expects numeric values but receives something else.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: During data entry, users might mistakenly input invalid data types in fields that require numeric values.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Input Values: Review